The name ruby comes from the Latin "Rubrum," meaning red. The ruby, along with the sapphire, is in the corundum group. Rubies are made of corundum with chromium present as an impurity. The brightest red - and thus most valuable - rubies are usually from Burma.

What does it mean to be a red ruby?

The Ruby and its Meaning

Rubies are often associated with wealth and prosperity. Many ancient crowns were decorated with rubies, because they represented good fortune and courage. The ruby's deep red color also has ties to love, passion, and raw emotion.

What is a ruby to Bloods?

Nara was a so-called Ruby, slang for a Blood gang member's consort. She says rape and violence are often used as weapons by both male and female gang members, to initiate new members and keep others in line.